ELI Mission Statement

Through an unwavering commitment to excellence and renewal, the ELI faculty and staff endeavor each day to enhance our reputation as a leader among intensive English programs. Our leadership is based on a clear understanding of our goals and the means to achieve them.

As teachers, tutors, administrators and staff, we strive to:

Meet or exceed our students’ expectations for developing their linguistic, academic, and professional skills.

Contribute to international understanding by engaging students in meaningful inter-cultural exploration.

Provide our students with the support and services they require to make the transition from their own countries to life in the United States.

Meet the ordinary and extraordinary needs of our students, ensuring that their experience at ELI is productive and fulfilling.

Recruit only the most talented and experienced English language specialists and staff and promote their continued professional growth.

Assume personal responsibility for solving problems, value each other as highly as we do our clients, and support each other in our work.